Japanese dictionary
How to say "hot" in Japanese
暑いあつい · atsui
"Hot" in Japanese depends on what is hot. Hot weather is 暑い (atsui). Something hot to the touch, like tea, is 熱い (atsui). Spicy food is 辛い (karai).
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Ways to say "hot" in Japanese
| Japanese | When to use it |
|---|---|
| 暑いあつい · atsui | Hot (weather, temperature you feel). |
| 熱いあつい · atsui | Hot (to the touch; drinks, food). |
| 辛いからい · karai | Hot; spicy. |
How to use it
暑い and 熱い sound the same. The kanji shows the difference.
Hot coffee is ホットコーヒー on menus.
Example sentences
- 今日はとても暑いです。Kyō wa totemo atsui desu.It's very hot today.
- お茶が熱いので気をつけてください。Ocha ga atsui node ki o tsukete kudasai.The tea is hot, so be careful.
- このカレーは辛いです。Kono karē wa karai desu.This curry is spicy.
- ホットコーヒーをください。Hotto kōhī o kudasai.A hot coffee, please.
- 辛いものは苦手です。Karai mono wa nigate desu.I don't do well with spicy food.
- お風呂のお湯が熱すぎます。O-furo no oyu ga atsusugimasu.The bath water is too hot.
Questions
What is the difference between 暑い and 熱い?
暑い is hot weather or a hot room. 熱い is something hot to touch or drink, like coffee or bath water. Both are read atsui.
How do you say "spicy" in Japanese?
Say 辛い (karai). Mild is 甘口 (amakuchi), and hot is 辛口 (karakuchi) for curry.
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